Two attorneys suspended for failing to cooperate with state disciplinary commission
The suspended attorneys from Carmel and Indianapolis are facing allegations of professional misconduct.
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Three men face prison time for COVID-era unemployment pay fraud
U.S. District Judge James Hanlon sentenced the men to federal prison for their roles in the theft of more than $500,000 in unemployment benefits through debit card fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Federal appeals court upholds temporary block on Indiana’s police buffer zone law
The U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals said the police “buffer zone” law is unconstitutionally vague because it fails to specify what behavior by public bystanders or the media sets the stage for a violation.
Disciplinary charges filed against Randolph County judge for failure to perform duties diligently
The disciplinary charges say Randolph County Superior Court Judge Dale Arnett’s failure to act in a timely fashion resulted in one man staying in jail for 227 days without an initial hearing and in at least 10 criminal cases being dismissed.
Kokomo woman gets 18 months in federal prison after violating terms of previous animal cruelty sentence
U.S. District Magistrate Judge Tim Baker sentenced Krystal Scott, 24, to 18 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to violating conditions of her previous supervised release.
Former U.S. Attorney joins board of nonprofit focused on preventing child sexual abuse
Zachary Myers is now a board member of kNot Today, an organization founded in 2019 by former Colts head coach Frank Reich and his wife Linda.
Warren Circuit judge appointed to Indiana Criminal Justice Institute board
The institute is the state planning agency for criminal justice, juvenile justice, traffic safety and victim services.
Highland taco restaurant accused of failing to halt sexual harassment
A lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says leadership at Bossman Tacos knew male cooks were sexually harassing female servers, some of whom were teenagers, but did nothing about it.